It's been nearly two years since Peyton Manning last suited up for a game in Indianapolis, but the prodigal Colt will return to Lucas Oil Stadium as a Bronco on Oct. 20. USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis takes a picturesque look -- fittingly, 18 images -- back at each of No. 18's 14 seasons in his original NFL home. Nam Y. Huh, AP

(1998) W-L 3-13, 3,739 passing yards, 26 TDs, 28 INTs: The Colts clearly made the right choice by drafting Manning No. 1 overall rather than Ryan Leaf, left. Manning set then-rookie records for passing yards and TDs (he now co-owns the latter with Russell Wilson), but Vikings WR Randy Moss beat him out for offensive rookie of the year honors. Michael Conroy, AP

(1999) 13-3, 4,135/26/15: Indy had a remarkable 10-game turnaround in Manning's sophomore NFL campaign and struck a blow to Willie McGinest (55) and the pre-Belichick Patriots by winning the AFC East in a non-strike season for the first time since the Colts relocated to Indianapolis in 1984. Stephan Savoia, AP

(2000) 10-6, 4,413/33/15: Manning had more juice in his legs when he was 24, but 2000 also still remains one of his better statistical seasons. He established personal bests for yards, TDs and passer rating (94.7) and has rarely surpassed the first two figures since. The Colts notched a wild-card berth that year. Rhona Wise, AFP

(2001) 6-10, 4,131/26/23: Manning's uphill battle against the Patriots began in earnest during a forgettable season for No. 18 but the first in which Tom Brady and Co. would win a ring. But 2001 was also the last time Manning would play for a team with a losing record or one that failed to reach postseason or even win fewer than 10 games. Winslow Townson, AP

(2002) 10-6, 4,200/27/19: Members of the newly formed AFC South, Manning and the Colts returned to the playoffs in 2002 but lost 41-0 to the Jets in the wild-card round. Criticism that Manning couldn't win big games, a knock that had followed him since college, grew following his third consecutive postseason defeat. Kathy Willens, AP

(2003) 12-4, 4,267/29/10: Manning shared the first of his record four NFL MVP awards with the late Steve McNair (9). Manning also got off the playoff schneid, leading the Colts to two postseason wins before falling to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Mark Humphrey, AP

(2004) 12-4, 4,557/49/10: Manning took home another MVP after his most prolific statistical season to date. He set league records for TD passes and QB rating (121.1) -- both since eclipsed -- despite sitting out approximately six quarters during blowout wins and a meaningless regular-season finale which he exited shortly after starting. WRs Marvin Harrison (88), Reggie Wayne (87) and Brandon Stokley (not pictured) each gained over 1,000 receiving yards and had 10 TDs through the air ... Scott Halleran, Getty Images

... however the season ended with another bitter playoff defeat in Foxborough, Mass. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports

(2005) 14-2, 3,747/28/10: This was shaping up as a magical run as the Colts began the year 13-0. But it was marred by tragedy -- coach Tony Dungy's son, James, committed suicide -- and a stunning home playoff loss to Troy Polamalu (43) and the Steelers. Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star

(2006) 12-4, 4,397/31/9: Redemption came as Manning and Dungy guided the Colts past the Bears in a rainy Super Bowl XLI for the franchise's first championship in 37 years. Manning, who finally vanquished the Patriots in a memorable AFC title game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, was named the Super Bowl's MVP. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports

(2007) 13-3, 4,040/31/14: The Colts appeared primed for a Super repeat but instead suffered another one-and-done playoff flameout, this time to Shawne Merriman and the Chargers. Sam Riche, The Indianapolis Star

(2008) 12-4, 4,002/27/12: Armed with a third MVP award and seemingly superior team (Indy ended the regular season with nine consecutive victories), Manning got another crack at the .500 Chargers in the 2008 postseason. But the Bolts electrocuted the Colts again, this time in overtime. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports

(2009) 14-2, 4,500/33/16: Manning notched his fourth MVP, surpassing Brett Favre's previous standard, and led the Colts to another AFC championship. However his luck ran out in Super Bowl XLIV when he came up short to his hometown New Orleans Saints. Matt Detrich, The Indianapolis Star

(2010) 10-6, 4,700/33/17: Manning set then-NFL records for completions and attempts in a season while carrying the Colts to their seventh AFC South crown. However a year after their AFC Championship Game loss at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Jets returned to craft a 17-16 wild-card upset. It turned out to be Manning's final game with the Horseshoes. Andrew Mills, The Star-Ledger via USA TODAY Sports

(2011): Lacking a contract, Manning received the franchise tag in the offseason before undergoing neck surgery. It took time for the severity of his injury to crystallize, and the Colts even signed Manning to a five-year, $90 million pact in July. However he never played a down in 2011 and required multiple surgical procedures. Michael Conroy, AP

(2012): On March 7, a day many never would have imagined, Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay announced an amicable divorce in an emotional press conference bidding the quarterback goodbye after 14 years. Manning joined the Broncos two weeks later. Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports

(2013): Manning will oppose his justifiably ballyhooed Colts successor, Andrew Luck (12), for the first time Sunday in what might ultimately be the most memorable NFL homecoming of all time. Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports